Fagas Straps

Fagas straps are still made in Denmark and are available in two styles:

The clip-end style has a metal clip at each end that fits into a 45-degree angled slot in the chair frame.

The loop-end style has a tube at each end that fits over a wooden dowel in the chair frame.

If your old straps are sagging or broken, we suggest replacing all of them. Otherwise, support will only be on the new straps due to their tight tension. Each chair or individual loveseat/sofa cushion usually needs five to six straps to support one person.

To order straps, please specify style and slot-to-slot measurements. Measure from “slot-to-slot” or from one side of the chair frame to the other side (i.e. where the straps hook into chair platform). Do not measure old straps as they are stretched out of shape. If straps run in two directions, both front-to-back and side-to-side, measure in both directions as they are usually different lengths.

We use the strap size specifications from Fagas. Straps must stretch several inches in order to provide proper support. Follow instruction sheet for installation.

Please note that arm-to-arm length straps for loveseats and sofas are no longer available. Vinyl-covered spiral springs are no longer available. Please substitute upholsterer’s webbing for both.

All straps are $10 each.
(Go to order form)

NOTE: Loop-end straps are no longer manufactured by Fagas.

Fagas has unfortunately discontinued making the loops straps. Your only option is to use textile-inlaid webbing available from us or most upholstery stores. You can staple or tack the webbing onto the chair frame (after attaching first end, be sure to pull taught as possible before attaching other end).

Another option is to weave the webbing around the dowels to create your own loop-style straps. To do this, measure the slot-to-slot distance and add 10” to each piece. Cut and remove your old straps. If necessary, cut the dowel pins into individual pieces for each strap. Cut the webbing into required lengths (including the extra 10” apiece). Insert webbing through the slot underneath the side of chair platform, pull through 5” and then place the cut dowel pin against the slot opening and pull the end of the webbing UP through the slot so the dowel is UNDERNEATH the long length of webbing. Pull webbing across chair frame and repeat on the opposite side.

Upholsterer’s Webbing

Upholsterer’s webbing is rubber webbing woven with a textile inlay that is 2” wide.

To measure, follow path of old webbing, add minimum of 1” at each end to attach. Secure with heavy-duty stapes or nails (do not use furniture tacks as they will pop out with pressure). We do not cut to individual strap size but send order in one piece. To make strap template, attach end of roll to chair. Pull taught across to other side of chair frame and, leaving enough room to staple or nail, mark where to cut. Use this piece as template for cutting other webbing pieces.

To substitute webbing for loop straps (such as lengths over 22”), measure the opening and add 10” to each length. Cut and remove old straps. Cut doweling into sections for each individual piece of webbing. Cut new webbing into required lengths including the extra 10”. Insert webbing through the slot underneath the side of the platform, pull through 5”, place the cut dowel against the slot opening, pull the end of webbing up through the slot so it is underneath the long length of webbing. Then repeat on the opposite side.

$3.00 per foot.
(Go to order form)

Metal Grips

These grips are to be used with webbing only. They will only work in slots that have straight edges, i.e. 90-degree angles. These grips will not fit into the narrow, 45-degree angled slots used to house Fagas clip straps.

To order metal grips with webbing, be sure to allow an extra 1” per length of webbing required to fit the grips on either end.

$.70 each
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Evans Furniture Company was incorporated in 1945 and was the largest independent Danish modern furniture store in Los Angeles until it closed in 1968. The Evans family continued in the mail-order business refurbishing Dux and Selig furniture cushions and straps. Now that our cutter has retired, we no longer make covers and cushions. The Fagas straps are now being produced by their third Danish manufacturer but they continue to be made to the original specifications.

Evans Inc. ▪ 5703 Calpine Dr. ▪ Malibu ▪ CA 90265 ▪ 310-589-5733